AI 2035: The Legal Profession and the Law

This is an in-person that will take place at Venue SIX10, 610 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60605.

The AI 2035 Symposium is a landmark three-day convening that will bring together 500+ legal professionals, technology innovators, judiciary members, and industry leaders to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and the law. Taking place May 11-13, 2026, at the prestigious Venue SIX10 in downtown Chicago, this immersive experience will feature keynote addresses from leading AI experts, interactive CLE sessions, live technology demonstrations, panel discussions on emerging ethical challenges, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration across practice areas. Attendees will gain practical insights into implementing AI tools in their practice, understand regulatory developments, and participate in shaping the future of the legal profession in an increasingly digital world.

SPEAKERS (confirmed as of March 13: 

Adam Aft, Partner, Baker McKenzie
Benjamin Altshul, Partner, Levenfeld Pearlstein
Olivia Anderson, Representative, Framework IT
Arnold Blair, Discovery Counsel, MoloLamken
Christopher Bojar, Director of eDiscovery and Litigation Support, Barack Ferrazzano
Jessi Brooks, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Ribbit
Joel Bruckman, Partner, Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
Chris Campbell, Head of eDiscovery, Edelson
Chase Carpenter, Vice President, Strategy and Analytics, Chicago Cubs
Alexis Crawford Douglas, Partner, K&L Gates LLP
Shawn Davis, CIO / Chief Technologist, Investigations, Edelson P.C.
Jennifer Dickey, Attorney, Dykema
Jeff Dietz, Assistant General Counsel for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Capital One
Charles Elliott, Head of Industry Architects, Google
Joey Gartner, Director and Counsel, American Bar Association Center for Innovation
Judge Jeffrey A. Goffinet, Circuit Court of Williamson County
Judge Megan Goldish, Circuit Court of Cook County
Marcus Harris, Partner, Taft
Alicia Hawley, Of Counsel, K&L Gates LLP
Peter Hegel, Counsel, Perkins Coie
Kenneth A. Hoffman, Mitchell Hoffman & Wolf
Hillard Sterling, Partner, Roetzel & Andress
Steve Inman, Vice President, Technology, Chicago Cubs
Chaityana Jayanti, Associate, Ropes & Gray
Sanjay Kamlani, Founder, FairPlay Law
Mathew Kerbis, Founder, The Subscription Attorney
Andrea Krebel, Ph.D., Magna Legal Services
Judge Kerrie Maloney Laytin, Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
Sahil Malhotra, Founder, Drishti Law
Chad Main, Founder, Percipient
Daniel Linna Jr., Director of Law and Technology Initiatives & Senior Lecturer, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Michael Lufrano, Executive Vice President, Community, Government and Legal Affairs, Chicago Cubs
Eric Stadel, Litigation Support Manager, McAndrews
Judge Nichole C. Patton, Circuit Court of Cook County
Eric Posner, Professor, The University of Chicago Law School
Michael Quartararo, President, Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS) & Professional Development
Rutvik Rau, Founder, August
Michael Riesen, Partner, Smith Gambrell & Russell
Taylor Riskin, Associate General Counsel, Chicago Cubs
Erica Schwartzberg, Representative, Harvey
Daniel Shulman, Partner, Vedder Price
Jonathan Steele, Partner, Beermann LLP
Howard Suskin, Partner, Jenner & Block
Kevin Thompson, Partner, Levin Ginsberg
Justice Rena Van Tine, Justice, Illinois Appellate Court, First District
Judge Thaddeus Wilson, Circuit Court of Cook County
Dan Wolfe, Ph.D., Magna Legal Services
Elizabeth Winkowski, Partner, Taft
Judge Michael Zink, Circuit Court of Cook County
William Zimmerman, Partner, Holland & Knight

AGENDA:

DAY 1 — Monday, May 11 (6.00 IL MCLE Credit)

8:00 – 8:45 AM Registration 

8:00 – 8:45 AM Continental Breakfast

8:45 – 9:00 AM Welcome Remarks

9:00 – 10:00 AM - Opening Plenary Session: AI and the Integrity of the Legal System: Competence, Accountability, and Leadership in the Era of Intelligent Tools 

10:00 – 10:30 AM Vendor Hall & Coffee Break 9th Floor

10:30 – 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions
Track 1 (Litigation): AI & Litigation Risk: Causes of Actions, Defenses, and Liability in the Evolving Age of AI Reliance
Track 2 (Transactional): Drafting with AI: Quality Control, Confidentiality, and Contract Risk Allocation
Track 3 (Administrative/Operational): Building an AI‑Ready Law Department: Governance, Policies, and Change Management 

12:00 – 1:30 PM Luncheon + Speaker

1:30 – 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
Track 1 (Litigation): AI in E‑Discovery: Managing Volume, Bias, and Validation Duties
Track 2 (Transactional): AI‑Driven Due Diligence: Speed, Accuracy, and Ethical Boundaries
Track 3 (Administrative/Operational): Vendor Selection and Risk Assessment for AI Tools 

3:00 – 3:30 PM Vendor Hall & Coffee Break 

3:30 – 5:00 PM Vendor Demonstrations / Interactive Product Labs

5:00 – 6:30 PM Welcome Reception & Vendor Showcase 

DAY 2 — Tuesday, May 12 (6.00 IL MCLE Credit)

8:00 – 9:00 AM Continental Breakfast & Networking with Vendors 

9:00 – 10:00 AM Plenary Panel: AI, Regulation, and the Law: What Lawyers Need to Know About Emerging Federal, State, and Global Frameworks 

10:00 – 10:30 AM Vendor Hall & Coffee Break 9th Floor

10:30 – 12:00 PM Breakout Sessions
Track 1 (Litigation): Predictive Analytics in Case Strategy: What’s Real, What’s Hype?
Track 2 (Transactional): Negotiation Support Tools: How AI Is Changing Deal Dynamics
Track 3 (Administrative/Operational): AI for Knowledge Management and Workflow Automation 

12:00 – 1:30 PM Box Lunch + Speaker

1:30 – 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
Track 1 (Litigation): AI & Legal Research
Track 2 (Transactional): AI & Contract Drafting 
Track 3 (Administrative/Operational): AI & Time Keeping and Billing 

3:00 – 3:30 PM Vendor Hall & Coffee Break 9th Floor

3:30 – 5:00 PM Vendor Demonstrations / Interactive Product Labs

DAY 3 — Wednesday, May 13 (6.00 IL MCLE Credit)

8:00 – 9:00 AM Breakfast & Vendor Networking  

9:00 – 10:00 AM Plenary Panel: Human + Machine Collaboration: Redesigning Legal Workflows for the Next Decade 

10:00 – 11:30 AM Breakout Sessions
Track 1 (Litigation): AI & Jury Selection
Track 2 (Transactional): AI & Intellectual Property Rights
Track 3 (Administrative/Operational): AI & Investigations 

11:30 – 12:00 PM Vendor Hall & Coffee Break 

12:00 – 1:30 PM Box Lunch + Speaker

1:30 – 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions
Track 1 (Litigation): Judicial Perspectives on AI: Expectations, Concerns, and Courtroom Protocols
Track 2 (Transactional): AI in M&A: Automating Target Analysis and Post‑Closing Integration
Track 3 (Administrative/Operational): Budgeting and ROI for AI Investments in Legal Departments 

3:00 – 3:30 PM Vendor Hall & Coffee Break 

3:30 – 5:00 PM Vendor Demonstrations / Interactive Product Labs

To become a Symposium sponsor click here.

Early Bird Pricing (ends 3/31/2026)
Member 3-Day $450 
Member 1-Day $300 

Nonmember 3-Day $550 
Nonmember 1-Day 400 

Regular Pricing (after 3/31/2026)
Member 3-Day $550 
Member 1-Day $400 

Nonmember 3-Day $650
Nonmember 1-Day $500

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